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cabbage casserole

🇫🇮 A dish from Finland

cabbage casserole, a dish from Finland
Ville Oksanen from Finland · CC BY-SA 2.0

Cabbage casserole is a traditional Finnish oven-baked casserole dish, typically made of cabbage, ground meat, rice or pearl barley, and additional flavourings—such as onion and marjoram—and a small amount of syrup or molasses. Kaalilaatikko is usually served with lingonberry or cowberry jam.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientscabbage, ground meat, rice or barley, onion, marjoram, dark syrup
🔥Cooking methodoven-baked casserole
👅Flavour & stylesavoury with a touch of sweetness, herby, hearty comfort food
🕒When it’s eatenhome-style main meal, served with tart berry jam

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Frequently asked questions

Where does cabbage casserole come from?
cabbage casserole is a dish that originated in Finland.
What is cabbage casserole?
Cabbage casserole is a traditional Finnish oven-baked casserole dish, typically made of cabbage, ground meat, rice or pearl barley, and additional flavourings—such as onion and marjoram—and a small amount of syrup or molasses. Kaalilaatikko is usually served with lingonberry or cowberry jam.